Willie Breeding – “Cheap Vodka Rain”
Album Reviews | Jan 17th, 2009
Record Label: S/R
Genre: Country
Band Link: link
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Reviewer’s Note: So I posted a review last week that was fully surrounded by the assumption that Willie Breeding plays in the band Marah. This is totally untrue. He has opened for them on tour, and had various members play on the album. As an apology of sorts, and in conjunction with ReadJunk, I will offer the following quotes that can be used on future press releases.
“This is a disc full of music and instruments!”
– Daniel Field, ReadJunk
“There is sound everywhere!”
– Daniel Field, ReadJunk
“Breeding has a rare kind of beard-growing talent rarely seen in music today.”
– Daniel Field, ReadJunk
“I like mud.”
– Daniel Field, ReadJunk
In all seriousness, Breeding plays pretty tight country rock. He avoids some of the more predictable cliches found in the genre, and the production, part of which is done by Marah’s Dave Bielanko. Breeding has an interesting and enjoyable voice, and the disc is complimented by generally strong songwriting. Other than the title track, none of the songs stood out too much, but I see a lot of room to grow for Breeding as a musician and I know there is definitely potential for some great music.
Bottom Line: Above adequate country rock.
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